(bound form) a horizontal beam in a roof or window frame, such as a purlin or ridge-pole; also used for certain bridge trusses or structures

an ancient large wooden instrument of punishment placed on a prisoner's neck or legs; stocks

(literary) a clothing rack or stand

(literary) used as a measure word for things in a row, such as mountains or curtains

(archaic) a floating bridge or pontoon bridge

(archaic) used in the compound 桁杨 háng​yáng, referring to ancient wooden instruments of punishment